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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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AI can augment reasoning but cannot substitute judicial conscience: CJI

He said that while these tools are designed to reduce repetitive work, they do not determine judicial outcomes

AI can augment reasoning but cannot substitute judicial conscience: CJI
Updated On : 28 Aug 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

Plant-based protein market to reach ₹9,000 cr in 5 yrs: Industry body PBFIA

PBFIA said India's plant-based protein ingredient market is projected to double to ₹9,000 cr in the next 5 years, with consumers' preference shifting from calorie-conscious food to targeted nutrition

Plant-based protein market to reach ₹9,000 cr in 5 yrs: Industry body PBFIA
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

K'taka explores voice AI pilots in skilling, healthcare, citizen services

The minister called for a clear roadmap across the identified areas and asked the teams to work towards an initial pilot that could demonstrate tangible public impact

K'taka explores voice AI pilots in skilling, healthcare, citizen services
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

Will talk to Japan on increasing basmati rice exports from India: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India will take up the issue of greater market access for basmati rice with Japan during a review of the trade agreement

Will talk to Japan on increasing basmati rice exports from India: Goyal
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

India's defence production surged four-fold since 2014: Rajnath Singh

Singh made the remarks after laying the foundation stone of a Rs 472-crore facility for the overhaul of T-series battle tanks at the 57-year-old Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)

India's defence production surged four-fold since 2014: Rajnath Singh
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: Death toll stands at 392, nearly 1,500 missing

The death toll from the massive Nepal-Tibet flash floods rose to 392 on Thursday, as rescuers raced against time to trace hundreds of people still missing, including 290 Indian nationals.

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: Death toll stands at 392, nearly 1,500 missing
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

E20 won't be replaced by E10, BPCL says amid debate over older cars

"I never said that E20 will be changed to E10," BPCL chairman said, adding that it was being debated in some circles whether older vehicles should have an option of lower-ethanol blend fuel.

E20 won't be replaced by E10, BPCL says amid debate over older cars
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda meets 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' protesters

Sharing details about the meeting, Nadda said in a post on X that cordial discussions were held with Harsh Dubey, Ran Bahadur Singh Chauhan and Mrityunjay Pathak, members of the team

Union Minister JP Nadda meets 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' protesters
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Pakistan and Kuwait sign agreement to enhance defence cooperation

Pakistan and Kuwait on Thursday signed an agreement to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, including in areas such as training, capacity building and border management.

Pakistan and Kuwait sign agreement to enhance defence cooperation
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Dream11 pulls from fantasy games to build global sports engagement platform

Dream11 on Thursday said it has moved away from pure-play fantasy sports to building a global sports engagement platform.

Dream11 pulls from fantasy games to build global sports engagement platform
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 9:23 PM IST

iUSTUS to develop 2.5 msf of residential, commercial space in Bengaluru

iUSTUS said the company would focus on professional execution, disciplined capital deployment, quality, transparency and long-term value creation

iUSTUS to develop 2.5 msf of residential, commercial space in Bengaluru
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 6:03 PM IST

Yamaha cautious on EV-push as battery cells remain heavily import-dependent

Until domestic cell manufacturing and an integrated supply chain are established, cost optimisation and supply reliability will remain major challenges," Yamaha CMD Hajime Aota said

Yamaha cautious on EV-push as battery cells remain heavily import-dependent
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 5:43 PM IST

NTPC aims for 244 Gw capacity, ₹16.86 trillion capex by 2037: Chairman

The next decade will be one of the most significant periods of growth in NTPC's history, Singh said, noting India's electricity requirement will continue to rise as the economy expands

NTPC aims for 244 Gw capacity, ₹16.86 trillion capex by 2037: Chairman
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Streamlined approvals, KYC norms will help boost FDI flows: Piyush Goyal

There are very few sectors where foreign direct investment (FDI) is restricted, and the government is open to ideas from industry to further improve the investment regime, he said

Streamlined approvals, KYC norms will help boost FDI flows: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Hindalco commissions super specialty alumina manufacturing plant in K'taka

With a 30,000-tonne annual production capacity, the plant will cater to the growing demand for advanced fire-safety materials for wires and cables and other high-performance applications

Hindalco commissions super specialty alumina manufacturing plant in K'taka
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

Rajnath lays foundation for ₹472 cr battle tank overhaul facility in MP

Under the upcoming project, the facility will overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually

Rajnath lays foundation for ₹472 cr battle tank overhaul facility in MP
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

India's EV market to reach ₹20 trn by 2030, will create 50 mn jobs: Gadkari

The future of the Indian automobile industry is very good as the country has trained manpower, Gadkari said

India's EV market to reach ₹20 trn by 2030, will create 50 mn jobs: Gadkari
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Maharashtra tops PV, CV sales in Q1FY27; UP leads 2W, 3W categories: Siam

Maharashtra recorded the highest passenger vehicle sales with 1,47,440 units in Q1 FY27, followed by Uttar Pradesh (1,35,329 units), Gujarat (98,785 units), Karnataka (98,315 units)

Maharashtra tops PV, CV sales in Q1FY27; UP leads 2W, 3W categories: Siam
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Govt making efforts to trace Indians stuck in Nepal floods: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said this after holding a high-level meeting, which was also joined virtually by Indian envoys in Kathmandu and Beijing

Govt making efforts to trace Indians stuck in Nepal floods: Jaishankar
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

AM/NS India secures 30-year concession for captive berth at Paradip Port

Coastal shipping of iron ore pellets from Paradip to Hazira by AM/NS India is an established environmentally sustainable mode of transport

AM/NS India secures 30-year concession for captive berth at Paradip Port
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 2:08 PM IST